Oak Park Public Library News

July 24, 2012

The Book Fair needs you!

Help our Friends at their biggest event of the year – the Annual Book Fair[2], held this year August 3 and 4 at Oak Park River Forest High School, 201 N. Scoville Avenue.

• Volunteer. Many hands are needed to sort donated items. Now through July 31 drop by the high school during sorting times: Monday through Friday (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm) and Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 (10:00 am to 2:00 pm). Need extra incentive beyond the free air-conditioning? All new volunteers can purchase one book for each shift worked. And volunteers who reach 10 hours of sorting can purchase up to $10 worth of books a day, prior to the fair.

• Donate. Books, movies, records, audiotapes in sellable condition are needed before August 2. Drop off at the high school’s main entrance.

Current Happenings

Job search tools for every need

You’re not alone in your job search. We offer support and resources. Attend our Job Seekers Seminars[8] focused on specific aspects of the job search. Check out books[9] to help with career exploration, job testing, job training, resume and cover letter writing, and interviews. Access job search tools[8] at any time using your library card and PIN. Tools like Job and Career Accelerator can help you explore careers, write a resume, create a cover letter, and search for jobs. Safari Tech Books Online provides technology, digital media, and business books and videos. More services for job seekers[8].

Idea Box wins award

What if you could get a new experience each month to create and collaborate? That’s what our Idea Box at the Main Library provides. This dynamic participatory community experience has won the 2012 DEMCO Library Innnovative Award[12] from the Illinois Library Association. We’re very proud of our new cutting edge innovation which has surprised and delighted many of our visitors. Want to see what we've been up to? Video, photos, and more about Idea Box[13].

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